A Little Warmheartedness in Your Inbox on this Frigid Day

This past Saturday, Connect team members had the privilege of interviewing candidates for the Breakthrough Houston at Connect 2019 summer program. The room was teeming with bright-eyed 6th graders awaiting the opportunity to convince their interviewer why they belonged in Breakthrough. Heartfelt students gave expression to their dreams of being a chef, a future NBA star, a doctor, an architect and even the president of the United States! And in hearing the aspirations of our Gulfton students, I realized that our future is brighter because our students are daring to dream bigger and set their sights higher. Connect will continue to work hard with its school partners to foster these dreams so that they can one day become a reality.

Good luck to all of the 2019 Breakthrough Houston at Connect candidates!

A TOUR DE UNIVERSITIES

Thanks to a grant from Specialized, Bike Barn was able to supply KIPP CONNECT Middle School with 27 bikes for their MS150 training team. This past weekend, students went on their longest bike ride yet -- a whole 40 miles! Their ride, dubbed the "Tour de Universities”, included stops at the University of Houston, Texas Southern University and Rice University. At each school, ride leader Michael Skelly sent the kids on a scavenger hunt requiring them to approach university students and get responses to a series of questions (bonus points for asking a girl!) An awesome, if tiring, time was had by all.

We wish the KIPP CONNECT team luck and can't wait to see them at the finish line!

COMMUNITY CORNER:

St. Lukes Happenings:

We know you're busy, so St. Luke's United Methodist Church- Gethsemane campus is making it easier to celebrate Ash Wednesday. Stop by on March 6th anytime from 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM and you can receive ashes and a blessing from the pastors while never having to leave your car.

March is here and the YMCA is bringing more great programming and classes to the Connect Community Hub! Check out the March YMCA newsletter to learn about ESL classes, Zumba classes, Teen meetings and more!

Join the YMCA as they host the Houston Grand Opera for a family -friendly story called the "The Elixir of Love" -- a story about a young boy named Nemorino who is trying to impress a girl named Adina and looks to use a love potion to have her fall in love with him. See how the story ends on Friday, March 15th at the Connect Community Hub!

Not a member yet? No worries! Join the YMCA for as little as $20/month for an individual or $30/month for a family.

Spring soccer clinics are available for kids ages pre-k through 5th grade! Clinics will be held every Saturday for 8 weeks starting on March 23rd at the YES Prep Spark Park (6565 DeMoss Drive.) Register now to reserve your spot!

CHAT for Change - Gulfton Story Trail:

Nestled between Gulfton’s global cuisines and eclectic shops, CHAT presents 12 inspiring murals created by some of Houston’s most talented street artists. Each vibrant piece is multi-dimensional, born from poetry written by Gulfton students, expressed visually by mural artists, and experienced by residents and visitors, blending Gulfton’s stories with their own. To learn more or RSVP, click here!

CCSC Hosts Food Fair:

Looking for fresh, nutritious and FREE fruits and vegetables? CCSC is hosting another food fair at the St. Luke's United Methodist Church - Gethsemane parking lot on March 30th at 10:00 AM. Stop by with a basket or bag to pick up some fresh produce.

YES Prep Gulfton Garage Sale:

On March 30th, YES Prep Gulfton will be hosting a garage sale at 6565 DeMoss drive from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Stop by or contact
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